Mr Olympia 1979 – Vintage Body Building Magazines

In Defense of Zane

ContestsNovember 9, 2024286Views 0Likes 0Comments

Gary Bartlett puts the record straight. Frank Zane was a clear and deserving winner of the 1979 Olympia. No matter what the deluded Mentzer supporters think! I would take it a step further and have him as a dominate winner. Source: Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #14 -Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #15 -Joe…

Now Mike Mentzer Focuses On Mr Olympia 1979

InterviewsOctober 10, 2024420Views 0Likes 0Comments

Rick Wayne shares Gold's Gym Locker Room banter between Mike Mentzer, Danny Padilla and Bill Grant as they discuss a number of their contest results. The discussion was undertaken just a week out from Mike Mentzer's 1978 Mr Universe victory. Source: Muscle Builder / Power (July 1979) Page #26 -Muscle Bulilder Power (Jul 1979) Page #27…

Zane Takes the Hat Trick

ContestsSeptember 11, 2024198Views 0Likes 0Comments

A short contest report on the 1979 Mr Olympia contest. Frank Zane would prove too dominate in the posedown and easily account for Mike Mentzer and Boyer Coe. This would be his third consecutive title. Source: Muscle Australia (Issue #3 Jan-Feb 1980) Page #6 - Muscle Australia (Issue #3 Jan-Feb 1980) Page #7 - Muscle Australia…

1979 Mr Olympia Line Up Battle

ContestsJuly 15, 2023359Views 0Likes 0Comments

Frank Zane wins the 1979 Mr Olympia. Here are some great shots from the event. Source: Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.3) Page #5 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.3) Page #6 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.3) Page #7 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.3) Page #8 - Australasian Muscle &…

The Columbus Diary

ContestsApril 4, 2023604Views 0Likes 0Comments

An extensive and comprehensive review of the 1979 World Bodybuilding Championships, Mr International and the Mr Olympia. A great read for any bodybuilding enthusiast. Source: Muscle & Fitness (Issue Feb 1980) Page #30 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Feb 1980) Page #31 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Feb 1980) Page #32 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Feb 1980) Page #33…

my mr. olympia shoulder workout

TrainingMarch 25, 2023635Views 0Likes 0Comments

Chris Dickerson prepares his shoulders for the 1979 Mr Olympia. Basic but effective exercises is all he needs. Enjoy the read. Source: Muscle & Fitness (Issue Feb 1980) Page #10 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Feb 1980) Page #11 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Feb 1980) Page #12 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Feb 1980) Page #29 -…

bigger biceps bodybuilding’s most common goal!

TrainingMarch 25, 2023449Views 0Likes 0Comments

In 1979 Boyer Coe was coming on strong and was considered a live chance to take the Mr Olympia title. Here is a great article on how he prepared his impressive biceps for the event. Boyer would ultimately finish 3rd to Frank Zane in the event. Source: Muscle & Fitness (Issue Feb 1980) Page #26…

chris lund reports on the ’79 olympia

ContestsMarch 7, 2023373Views 0Likes 0Comments

1979 Mr Olympia. Report by Chris Lund Great article recapping Chris Lund's experience at the 1979 Mr Olympia. Source: Bodybuilding Monthly (Issue Jan 1980) Page #8 - Bodybuilding Monthly (Issue Jan 1980) Page #9 - Bodybuilding Monthly (Issue Jan 1980) Page #10 - Bodybuilding Monthly (Issue Jan 1980) Page #11 - Bodybuilding Monthly (Issue Jan 1980) Page #12 -…

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In Defense of Zane

Now Mike Mentzer Focuses On Mr Olympia 1979

Zane Takes the Hat Trick

1979 Mr Olympia Line Up Battle

The Columbus Diary

my mr. olympia shoulder workout

bigger biceps bodybuilding’s most common goal!

chris lund reports on the ’79 olympia

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